The mother of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, is in stable condition and has returned to her family in Kwahu, the Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, has disclosed.

This reassuring news comes days after the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of her son and seven others.

Dr. Kevor, speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, August 8, confirmed that the elderly woman was taken to Accra for medical observation after receiving news of her son's passing.

This quick response was due to the personal intervention of Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, who recognised the shock and distress the elderly woman suffered and arranged for her immediate transfer to ensure she received any necessary medical attention.

"Currently, his mom is fine. It is not easy losing your only child. It is not easy. At her age, she was expecting that she would rather lead and her son would give her a befitting burial. But now, it is a different story, one that she is obviously not prepared for," Dr. Kevor lamented.

The Eastern Regional Chairman noted that the family has been a pillar of support during this difficult time. "She was brought down to Accra from Koforidua on Wednesday, but she is back with her Kwahu family. Her chiefs and family have been around. Also, the family of the father of Dr. Omane Boamah from Effiduase have also been around trying to receive visitors," he added.

The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

Among the deceased were Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister, and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Environment Minister—both staunch advocates against illegal mining practices.

They were accompanied by Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC.

Tragically, the military crew members, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, also lost their lives in the crash.

The deceased persons were on their way to the launch of the Responsible Co-operative Mining and Skills Development Programme (COMSDEP) in Obuasi to address illegal mining.